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* In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Regirock was the only member of the [[legendary golems]] not to be used by a Trainer that specialized in its type. {{p|Regice}} was used by [[Glacia]], an {{type|Ice}} Trainer, and {{p|Registeel}} was used by [[Steven Stone]], a {{type|Steel}} Trainer, while Regirock was used by [[Sidney]] and {{EF|Drake}}, a {{type|Dark}} Trainer and {{type|Dragon}} Trainer, respectively. | * In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Regirock was the only member of the [[legendary golems]] not to be used by a Trainer that specialized in its type. {{p|Regice}} was used by [[Glacia]], an {{type|Ice}} Trainer, and {{p|Registeel}} was used by [[Steven Stone]], a {{type|Steel}} Trainer, while Regirock was used by [[Sidney]] and {{EF|Drake}}, a {{type|Dark}} Trainer and {{type|Dragon}} Trainer, respectively. | ||
* Regirock's in-game footprint resembles a {{wp|scarab beetle}}, a real life insect that was considered sacred by ancient Egyptians, possibly alluding to Regirock's desert habitat. Scarab beetles also represent the rebirth of ancient Egypt. | * Regirock's in-game footprint resembles a {{wp|scarab beetle}}, a real life insect that was considered sacred by ancient Egyptians, possibly alluding to Regirock's desert habitat. Scarab beetles also represent the rebirth of ancient Egypt. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Regirock is based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and are said to have writing on their heads. When the writing is removed, the creature would be weakened. The legendary golems' typing could have been a reference to the {{wp|three-age system|three major ages}} in history, with Regirock being {{wp|Stone Age}}. | Regirock is based on the {{wp|golem}}s of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and are said to have writing on their heads. When the writing is removed, the creature would be weakened. The legendary golems' typing could have been a reference to the {{wp|three-age system|three major ages}} in history, with Regirock being {{wp|Stone Age}}. | ||